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How to register to bid in California

Where to register
Cal eProcure (DGS / FI$Cal) bidder registration
Cost to register
Free
Where California posts bids
caleprocure.ca.gov

Per DGS's Cal eProcure bidder registration instructions:

  1. Go to caleprocure.ca.gov and start a new bidder registration.
  2. Company profile: choose FEIN or SSN, enter your company name and website.
  3. Primary address: enter your business address; add others if needed.
  4. User accounts: add your primary contact and any other users.
  5. Bidder notifications: opt in to bid alerts, pick who receives them, and select your UNSPSC codes and service areas using keyword search.
  6. Terms and conditions: agree and submit.
  7. Check your email for a temporary login, activate the account, and set a new password (at least 8 characters with upper and lower case, a number, and a special character).
  8. Optional but recommended: apply for SB or DVBE certification if you qualify.
What to have ready
  • Tax ID: FEIN, or SSN for a sole proprietor
  • Company name and website (if any)
  • Primary business address (you can add more later)
  • Primary contact name, email, and phone (you can add more users)
  • UNSPSC codes and keywords for what you sell. DGS publishes "A Guide to Keywords and UNSPSCs" to help you pick them.
  • If applying for SB/DVBE certification: the documents that program requires (separate application)

Read the full California registration guide →

Federal bids in California also need an active SAM.gov registration. How to register in SAM.gov

Common questions

How many government bids are open in California?

Right now there are 27 open bids in California: 27 federal, 0 state and 0 local. FindMyBids refreshes this list every morning.

Where do I register to bid on California state contracts?

California uses Cal eProcure (DGS / FI$Cal) bidder registration (https://caleprocure.ca.gov). Cost: Free

Where does California post its bids?

California posts state solicitations at https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/Events-BS3/event-search.aspx. FindMyBids also collects them here with plain-English summaries.

Do I need SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts in California?

Yes. To be awarded a federal contract you need an active SAM.gov registration. It's free and usually takes up to 10 business days to become active.